Ralph's Transmission

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6 Driving Conditions That Could Be Damaging Your Transmission

In many cases, the way you drive your vehicle can lead to excess wear and tear on key systems like the engine, transmission, exhaust, brakes, suspension, wheels and tires. There may be situations you want to avoid, and there may…

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GMC SUV Owners Get Warrantied Transmission Inspected

Janice and Marshall drive a 2012 GMC Acadia. They were having transmission problems last year when their torque converter failed. They had their SUV’s transmission rebuilt at Ralph’s Transmission in Modesto, which is a service backed by a 3 Year,…

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5 Advantages of a Truck Transmission Specialist

Though we work on all types of vehicles at Ralph’s Transmission, we are most passionate about trucks. We love trucks and we are proud to be a truck transmission specialist serving the Central Valley. From mid-size trucks and SUVs to…

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Do You Need to Replace Your Transmission?

At Ralph’s Transmission, we tend to view a full transmission replacement as a last-resort solution. We want to explore all other repair options before recommending replacing the transmission completely. However, it may be your best and only solution when the…

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Dodge SUV Owner Gets Free Transmission Inspection at Ralph’s Transmission

Tami drives a 2018 Dodge Journey. She thought she had a transmission problem in her mid-size SUV because it was reacting strangely when she would accelerate. It was like nothing would happen for a couple seconds, and then suddenly the…

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The Dangers of an Overheating Transmission

A transmission can overheat just like an engine and cause major problems for a vehicle and its driver. Granted, this kind of problem doesn’t happen nearly as often as an overheating engine, but it’s important to know it can occur.…

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Professional Transmission Care, At Your Convenience

Customer service always comes first at Ralph’s Transmission. We have built our reputation on communication, care and quality transmission repair services. Our longtime customers know they can count on our team to treat them right and get the work done…

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Chevy Silverado Owner Recommends Ralph’s Transmission

Mark works for a local construction company and drives a 2018 Chevy Silverado. He depends on this truck every day for work, so he was concerned when it started experiencing transmission problems. The transmission was slipping when shifting between lower…

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Transmission Maintenance for Your Truck Fleet

Do you have a fleet of work trucks or service vehicles? Your business may depend on these heavy duty vehicles every single day, and they are generally put through a lot of wear and tear. Service providers, utility companies, Central…

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5 Common Causes of Transmission Failure

Repairing, replacing or rebuilding a damaged transmission can be expensive. As a vehicle owner, you want to take every step you can to prevent transmission failure. This means keeping up with maintenance and being aware of common transmission issues that…

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Why Older Trucks Are More Prone to Transmission Failure

Work trucks are built to handle tough jobs, but after years of towing, hauling and heavy duty driving, even the most reliable truck can start developing transmission problems. At Ralph’s Transmission in Modesto, we regularly…

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Heavy Duty Performance: Why Modesto Truck Owners Trust Us with Chevy and GMC Transmissions

Driving a Chevy Silverado or a GMC Sierra in the Central Valley means operating a powerhouse designed for heavy lifting and enduring the California heat. However, these rugged American trucks face immense strain on their…

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